LafargeHolcim at a glance

LafargeHolcim is the leading global building materials and solutions company. We partner with customers on projects that range from small and local to the biggest, most technically challenging infrastructure endeavors.

Thanks to our global presence, LafargeHolcim is well-placed to make a difference. With leading positions in all regions, we employ around 80,000 people and have a strong asset base in more than 80 countries. We offer our clients the most innovative cement, concrete and aggregates solutions, and are committed to health & safety and sustainability.

Our marketplace

Faced with rapid urbanization, climate change and related environmental regulation, as well as a growing number of emerging markets, evolving stakeholder expectations and the increasing digitalization of our sector, we are motivated to go beyond simply meeting the demands of our customers.

LafargeHolcim enjoys a top three position in 80% of our markets. Our global presence allows us to disseminate best practices and innovative products, while our R&D teams develop products and solutions that deliver more to our customers. LafargeHolcim is actively engaged in driving sustainable practices.

Strategy 2022 - "Building for Growth" aims at driving profitable growth and simplifying the business to deliver resilient returns and attractive value to stakeholders. The new strategy will shift gears towards growth of the top and bottom line out to 2022.

3 The ROIC (Return On Invested Capital) measures the Group’s ability to efficiently use invested capital. It is defined as Net Operating Profit After Tax (NOPAT) divided by the average Invested Capital. The average is calculated by adding the Invested Capital at the beginning of the period to that at the end of the period and dividing the sum by 2 (based on a rolling 12 month calculation).

Customer focus

Just over a decade since its launch in Ecuador, our retail building franchise network, Disensa, has built a network of 1,000 stores that spans the Latin America region.

LafargeHolcim operates four businesses segments: Cement, Aggregates, Ready-Mix Concrete and Solutions & Products, which includes precast concrete, asphalt, mortar and building solutions. LafargeHolcim's broad portfolio is focused on solving the toughest challenges that masons, builders, architects and engineers face, from urbanization to population growth and the demand for affordable housing. Headquartered in Switzerland, LafargeHolcim holds leading positions in all regions across the globe. It employs approximately 80,000 employees in around 80 countries and has a portfolio that is equally balanced between developing and mature markets.